New Home Construction
Custom new homes in St. Augustine designed, permitted, and built by one licensed design-build team.
About Our New Home Construction Services
Building a new home in St. Augustine takes more than a set of plans. Wilson & Co Design Build manages new home construction from first concept through final inspection: site evaluation, design, engineering coordination, permitting, foundation, framing, roofing, mechanical systems, interior finishes, and exterior details. Our design-build model keeps the same team responsible for the plan, budget, and build so homeowners avoid the handoff problems that happen between separate designers and builders. License #CGC1532295.
What's Included
- Custom floor plans for St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and Northeast Florida lots
- Site evaluation for flood zone, drainage, setbacks, utilities, and buildable area
- Design-build planning with budget guidance before construction starts
- Permit coordination with local building departments
- Foundation, framing, roofing, windows, doors, and exterior envelope
- Hurricane-rated construction and Florida Building Code compliance
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, and interior finishes
- Kitchen, bath, cabinetry, flooring, lighting, trim, and paint coordination
- Outdoor living, lanais, garages, and covered entry design
- Final inspections, punch list, and move-in walkthrough
Our Process
- Site & Budget Review: We evaluate the lot, zoning, flood zone, utilities, access, and budget range before design work begins.
- Design: Jay develops the floor plan, elevations, and construction approach around how you live and what the site allows.
- Engineering & Permitting: We coordinate structural details, energy requirements, and permit submissions with the local building department.
- Construction: Our team manages foundation, framing, dry-in, rough systems, inspections, finishes, and exterior completion.
- Final Walkthrough: We complete inspections, punch list work, systems testing, and the final walkthrough before move-in.
Benefits
- One accountable team from design through construction
- Cleaner budget control than separating designer and builder
- Plans shaped around Florida climate, coastal exposure, and hurricane standards
- Fewer change orders because construction realities are addressed during design
- A new home tailored to the lot, lifestyle, and long-term resale value
- Direct builder involvement instead of a catalog-plan handoff
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does new home construction cost in St. Augustine?
New home construction in St. Augustine and Northeast Florida often ranges from $250-$500+ per square foot depending on site conditions, size, design complexity, and finish level. Flood zone requirements, coastal exposure, custom rooflines, and premium finishes can increase cost.
Can you help before I buy a lot?
Yes. We can review a potential lot for setbacks, flood zone, drainage, utilities, access, trees, and buildable area before you commit to a purchase.
What is the difference between new home construction and custom home design-build?
New home construction describes the full build. Design-build describes the delivery model: one team designs, prices, permits, and builds the home instead of splitting those responsibilities across separate companies.
How long does it take to build a new custom home?
Design and permitting commonly take 4-7 months, and construction often takes 8-14 months depending on size, complexity, site conditions, and material lead times.
Do you build to Florida hurricane standards?
Yes. New homes are built to Florida Building Code requirements, including wind-load design, structural connections, impact protection options, and moisture-management details appropriate for Northeast Florida.